Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $999 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3302
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $999
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Vivo X500 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (84/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.